How to post 360 Images on DLUX using SPK Network
Posting to dlux-io has transitioned to the SPK Network for file storage, and @dlux-io is sponsoring 30 day, 30MB contracts for free with a 10% beneficiary fee, making it easy for anyone to get started posting immersive 360 experiences with completely decentralized file storage, Storage contracts can be extended with BROCA, which is a resource credit that comes from SPK Power. The SPK Test network continues to improve, this is just the beginning.
This tutorial covers how to make a 360 Image Gallery on DLUX with SPK Network integration. The post shown in the video can be found here: https://vue.dlux.io/blog/@otolux/alien-spaceship-exploration
Sign in to dlux * Go to vue.dlux.io * Sign in with Keychain * From the user dropdown click “Build” * Under “360 IMG Gallery” click “Get Started”
Petition a storage contract (Requires 10% Beneficiary) * The first section “Image Upload via SPK Network” shows your available storage contracts * If there is a “+ Register Account” button click that first * Now there should be “Wallet,” “Contract,” and “Petition” buttons visible * Click “Petition” to get a FREE 30 MB contract sponsored by @dlux-io
Create a contract (Pay with BROCA) * Click “Wallet” to view your BROCA, a resource credit that regenerates from SPK Power * No BROCA? Power Up some SPK Token (TEST) - recommend at least 1 SPK Power (TEST) * Once you have powered up some SPK Token (TEST), you should see your BROCA balance * Click “Wallet” again to collapse it out of the way * Click “Contract” * Choose an amount of BROCA: 1 BROCA = 1KB (1024 Bytes), 1,000 BROCA = 1 MB * Choose an account that will upload the files * Choose a SPK service provider such as “dlux-io” * Choose a beneficiary account (optional) * Choose a beneficiary amount (optional) * Click “Propose”
Upload files * Now you should have a contract you can upload files into * Click the “Magnifying Glass” button to inspect the details about the contract * Click the “File Upload” button to reveal the file uploader * Click “Choose Files” or drag-and-drop your files into the uploader. * Remove any files you don’t want to upload, then click “Sign and Upload” * The visual feedback doesn't update yet, the browser console may offer some info about the upload * Open "Username > Files" in a new tab to see if your files finished uploading into the contract
Select the files you want to use for this post * Once your files upload, the section “Your Hosted Images” should contain the contract and files * Click “Details” to see details about the contract * Click “Extend” to extend the contract length (requires BROCA) * If a beneficiary is required, you will have 24 hours to post and finalize the contract * Click “Add” for any files you want to add to the 360 Asset Manager for this Gallery post
Name and organize photos * Add a name to each picture * Adjust the order of the pictures using the “Up Arrow” and “Down Arrow” * Delete any pictures you don’t want in this post using the “Delete Asset” button * In the 360 Preview on the right side ensure the horizon bar is enabled * Use the “Pan” and “Roll” sliders to adjust the horizon * Click “Refresh dApp” if needed
Compose the post * Under “Post Details” fill out the title, body, and tags * “Post Preview” allows you to preview the post * Add any relevant tags * Use the “Include in DLUX Ecosystem” to add dlux-io as a 10% beneficiary (required for Petitioned contracts) * Click “Publish” to finish the post and push it to the Hub
You can view posts at vue.dlux.io/hub or on your dlux-io profile page.
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